Canolfan UCHELDRE Centre

Tom Crean (1877 – 1938) the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley.

Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive three famous expeditions: Discovery, (1901 – 1904); Terra Nova (1910 – 1913); and Endurance (1914 – 1916).

Crean’s story is a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of Antarctic, his 36 mile, solitary trek to base camp during the Terra Nova expedition to rescue his comrades Teddy Evans and William Lashly has been described by Antarctic historians as “the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration”.

We are delighted to be able to add the National Theatre’s (NT) productions to our live broadcasts programme. 

The first play to be screened will be This House, a new play by James Graham. 

It’s 1974 and the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes. In this hung parliament, the ruling party holds on by a thread. Votes are won and lost by one, fist fights erupt in the bars, and ill MPs are hauled in to cast their votes.

It’s a time when a staggering number of politicians die, and age-old traditions and allegiances are thrown aside in the struggle for power. James Graham’s biting, energetic and critically-acclaimed new play strips politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes who roll up their sleeves, and on occasion bend the rules, to manoeuvre a diverse and conflicting chorus of MPs within the Mother of all Parliaments.

Our current UK production is an evening of pure pleasure. Four English one act farces from the 19th Century including two by John Maddison Morton who Kenneth Tynan described as 'better than Feydeau'. You'll see duelling pistols,  mistaken identity, double-crossing, intoxication, cross dressing, romance and a shot in the dark. Played in our usual breathlessly imaginative, inventive style, this promises to be a night of raucous laughter and great fun.  

'European Arts Company really takes the audience by storm. A surreal performance, witty and hilarious, full of energy, talent and creativity.' - Culture Guide

The Musical Based on the story by Mark Twain. Adapted by Tim Kelly. 

A modern day teenager finds himself on a tuneful journey to Camelot experiencing the thrilling days of King Arthur, and the Knights and Ladies of the Round Table.  

A musical that provides fun and excitement for everyone. 

Performed by Ad Lib, a community drama group - run by the community, for the community,

Ad Lib is a voluntary youth theatre company for children, young people and beyond. It was established in 1998 and has grown and flourished over the years. For more information email info@adlibdrama.com

Also performed on WEDNESDAY 29 MAY, at 5pm

In the second of our National Theatre Live broadcasts, Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-anticipated West End production of The Audience.

For sixty years Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace – a meeting like no other in British public life – it is private. Both parties have an unspoken agreement never to repeat what is said. Not even to their spouses.

The Audience breaks this contract of silence – and imagines a series of pivotal meetings between the Downing Street incumbents and their Queen. From Churchill to Cameron, each Prime Minister has used these private conversations as a sounding board and a confessional – sometimes intimate, sometimes explosive.

From young mother to grandmother, these private audiences chart the arc of the second Elizabethan Age. Politicians come and go through the revolving door of electoral politics, while she remains constant, waiting to welcome her next Prime Minister.

The Audience reunites writer Peter Morgan and Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren following their collaboration on the critically-acclaimed movie sensation The Queen.

The Audience is directed by Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours) and presented in the West End by Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions, Robert Fox and Andy Harries.

Anvil Productions return with another magical Shakespearian production in the amphitheatre - Romeo and Juliet.

Come dressed well as the production will be outside, unless the weather is appalling!

National Theatre Wales and Hoipolloi

Hugh Hughes has told stories all over the world, but never before has he performed in front of a home audience. He’s returning to his roots in Anglesey and making a very special new show with National Theatre Wales and Hoipolloi.

Expect love, laughter, an array of unusual characters and a host of events beyond the stage.

Wed 19, Thu 20, Fri 21, and Sat 22 June.

Mi gaiff y cynhyrchiad yma ei berfformio yn Saesneg.

 nationaltheatrewales.org

by Frederick Knott.

Directed by Tom Wallwork.

A tense thriller that will have audiences gripped to their seats.

Ucheldre Rep

A drug filled doll has gone missing from a London flat. Three thugs work out a highly involved plan to retrieve it from a blind lady who is totally unaware of its contents. The thugs will stop at nothing to get the doll. In a terrifying climax she makes use of the fact that in the dark the blind have an actual advantage over those who can see.  All she has to do now is “Wait until Dark”.